The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden stress ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

The US president and Rishi Sunak stressed their ‘unwavering support’ for Kyiv in a joint press conference at the White House.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Intense fighting reported as Ukrainian forces go on attack south of Zaporizhzhia

Counteroffensive reported to have begun, with large force pushing assault against Russian positions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Israeli Lawmakers Express Support For Kyiv After Dam Collapse

The co-chairs of the Israel-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group sent a letter to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 

Zenger · Jun 8, 2023

Ukraine on manoeuvres in its counterpunch against Russia: ‘This is our big shot we can’t screw it up’

The blowing up of the dam near Kherson will delay an amoured assault in the area, writes Kim Sengupta. But Kyiv's forces are conducting operations across other areas of the frontline

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Paris' Louvre is sheltering 16 Ukrainian artworks from the ongoing conflict

The Louvre in Paris is hosting 16 works of art, including 1,500-year-old Byzantine icons, from a museum in Kyiv in order to protect them from the war.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2023

Foreign aid sets up Ukraine to strike tough Russian defenses

WASHINGTON - Ukraine has to breach multiple lines of heavily fortified defenses in its counteroffensive against invading Russian forces, and equipment and training provided by the United States and others will play a central role.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Nova Kakhovka dam blast: Is Russia trying to freeze the war?

Russia could have blown up the dam in an effort to stall Ukraine’s counteroffensive, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

Thousands flee flooded homes in Ukraine

KHERSON, Ukraine: Thousands were fleeing their homes Wednesday after the destruction of a frontline Russian-held dam in Ukraine flooded dozens of villages and parts of a nearby city, sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Ukrainian 'excited' for KyivPride in Liverpool but points out problem

Mariia Goubernik hopes the event goes beyond "waving a yellow and blue flag"

Liverpool Echo · Jun 7, 2023

Zelenskiy says awaits final agreements on 'powerful' F16 jets offer

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he received "a serious, powerful" offer from leaders of countries ready to provide Kyiv with F-16 fighter jets and is awaiting final agreements with key allies.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2023